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Drug product

Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution, 0.5%, 5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4C 5H2, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-1003-1.

D-0677-2025

September 05, 2025

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Event
Event 97561
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
493,468 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0677-2025

Official wording

Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns

Code information: Batch # VA0444, exp. date 01/2026 Batch # VA4608, exp. date 01/2026 Batch # TZ7016, exp. date 12/2025 UPC on Bottles: (01)0(03)60505100316 UPC on Cartons: 360505100316

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in the US

Derived failure modes

  • Sterility assurance

    reason.sterility_assurance · v1.0.0

    Lack of Assurance of Sterility